Are you ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of (psychological) science? Leiden University’s Institute of Psychology is pleased to announce a prestigious scholarship opportunity for aspiring researchers: International PhD Positions in Responsible Research Methods. This scholarship is designed to equip talented individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to spearhead cutting-edge research in replication, reproducibility, robustness, Open Science, and science communication.
The PhD scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a (research) master’s degree or are on track to receive one in a relevant field such as psychology, data science, statistics, or information sciences. Successful candidates will possess experience with statistical analysis and data visualization in the R-software environment, along with a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.Leiden University is a prestigious public research university located in Leiden, Netherlands. It was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the Netherlands. The university is known for its historic foundations and emphasis on the social sciences. During the Dutch Golden Age, Leiden attracted many renowned scholars such as René Descartes, Rembrandt, and Hugo Grotius. Today, Leiden University has seven academic faculties and over fifty subject departments, housing more than forty national and international research institutes.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.